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Past Continuous
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Grammar Structure:
Here are some reminders about how to make the simple past and past continuous:
Regular verbs Irregular verbs Look at the following list of past tense verbs which verbs are regular, and which
are irregular?
For regular verbs, simply use the ed form of the verb in a positive sentence. When I was a child, I ___________ the piano.
For irregular verbs, use the correct past tense form in positive sentences.
The verb BE
Remember the forms of verb BE for the simple past tense:
WAS WERE
1) Sara worked yesterday. Sara didnt work yesterday. 2) They had an argument. They didnt have an argument. 3) Sam took classes last year. Sam didnt take classes last year. 4) I learned how to sew. I didnt learn how to sew.
VERB BE (Negative)
For this verb ONLY, never use didnt. Simply ADD the word NOT after the verb. I was tired. I was NOT tired. She was here. She was NOT here. They are happy. They are NOT happy.
Examples:
My mom was trying to call me last night, but I wasnt home.
The kids were studying last night at 9:00. I was cleaning my house all day yesterday.
These verbs are called STATIVE (or non-action) verbs. Here are some examples: want like love hate know need see hear believe understand have (possession) forget remember belong
Examples:
I liked Rome. NOT: I was liking Rome.
She had a headache. NOT: She was having a headache. I knew the answer. NOT: I was knowing the answer.
We can use 2 verbs in past continuous to say that two actions were happening simultaneously in the past:
Ex. Jim was at the park. He was sitting on the grass and reading.